Posts Tagged ‘2016’

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, April 14th, 2016
The Mamba: somewhere near downtown Atlanta (circa 2010)

A salute to the Black Mamba: somewhere near downtown Atlanta (circa 2010)

Concede Your Enthusiasm

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew thousands to a mid-day rally in Syracuse yesterday. He talked about restoring fiscal responsibility to Wall Street, income equality and access to healthcare.

Sen. Bernie Sanders drew thousands to a mid-day rally in Syracuse yesterday. He talked about restoring fiscal responsibility to Wall Street, income equality and said he is looking forward to a large voter turn-out next week’s New York primary.

Bernie Sanders rally, OnCenter

Bernie Sanders rally, OnCenter

Safe

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Trea Turner doubled in the bottom of the first inning and slide home safely a few batters later during the second game of yesterday's double header with Buffalo. Syracuse won the second game 4-3.

Shortstop Trea Turner doubled in the bottom of the first inning and slid home safely a few batters later during the second game of yesterday’s double header with Buffalo. Syracuse won the second game 4-3.

Baseball Season, Football Weather

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
A chilly start to the Minor League season in Syracuse

A chilly start to the Minor League season in Syracuse

Buffalo infielder Jesus Montero braces for the hawk during the second game of last night's double header at NBT Bank Stadium.

Buffalo infielder Jesus Montero braces for the hawk during the second game of last night’s double header at NBT Bank Stadium.

Music Meets Politics

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
On his birthday Joe Driscoll got to perform for about 5,000 people at the ONCenter. He also opened for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who was in town for a campaign stop. We knew Driscoll was master of the live loop sample and the beatbox. We had know idea he was an effective political organizer.

On his birthday yesterday, Joe Driscoll (above) got to perform for about 5,000 people at the OnCenter. He also opened for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who was in town for a campaign stop. We found out Driscoll helped coordinate the campaign event. We knew he was a master of the live loop sample and the beatbox, we had know idea Driscoll was also an effective political organizer.

Latina Rising

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Actor Rosario Dawson gave a fiery, sophisticated, and informed speech before introducing Bernie Sanders in Syracuse today. Can a run for office be on the horizon, or at least a speaking slot during the Democratic Convention in Philly.

Actor Rosario Dawson gave a fiery, sophisticated, and informed speech before introducing Bernie Sanders in Syracuse today. Can a run for office be on the horizon, or at least a speaking slot during the Democratic Convention in Philly.

Week in Review: No Pressure

Sunday, April 10th, 2016
Renowned trombonist and teacher Wycliffe Gordon encourages a student to improvise during his class at Syracuse University on Saturday.

Renowned trombonist and teacher Wycliffe Gordon encourages a student to improvise during his clinic at Syracuse University on Saturday. He will visit Cornell University on Sunday.

Week in Review

Sunday, April 10th, 2016

Gateway

Saturday, April 9th, 2016
West Street Corridor

West Street Corridor

Jazz Is…Finding Your Voice

Saturday, April 9th, 2016
“The instrument is an extension of your voice…if you can sing it, you can play it.”
-Wycliffe Gordon
Wycliffe Gordon

Wycliffe Gordon at Syracuse University